SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase - Machining

Mazak's Quick Turn-250MSY turning center features several new productivity-enhancing features, including a direct-drive turret design; higher-torque main spindle; faster, more powerful milling spindle; and new Mazatrol SmoothG CNC.

The Schunk Kontec KSC-F single-acting clamping vise with fixed jaw is designed to achieve high clamping forces at comparably low torque.

Version 4.7 of Siemens' Sinumerik Operate software includes new features for increasing machining precision while also improving machine productivity.

All Haas VMCs and HMCs are now equipped with the Haas NextGen Control, said to feature an improved user interface, more consistent and intuitive navigation, and improved connectivity.

Designed for both high accuracy and high efficiency, the ACC-32-80CHiQ double-column surface grinder from Okamoto is well-suited for grinding large components in demanding mold and die production applications.

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Here’s the drill (pun intended): This week’s technology blog throws a spotlight on machining. Whether you want to drill, mill, turn, EDM, or grind, you can find many ways to do it with precision, because there are many leading machine tool suppliers coming out with some amazing new machining technologies. High-speed or not, five-axis or three, micro-machining, waterjet, laser and multi-tasking, you can find it.

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This week’s slideshow presents a few of these machines and auxiliary equipment, some of which were introduced at IMTS 2016 or at other industry shows, like Amerimold. Take a few minutes to peruse this collection.

By the way, another resource for learning about the many machine tool options available is MMT’s Case Study features, found here, and overall, our Machining Zone list of archived articles, which you can access here. Our case study features provide a user’s perspective on various products and how those products helped eliminate issues and/or boost productivity and profitability.

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